ANTI-RACIST KID LIT!

ANTI-RACIST KID LIT!

For years to decades, centuries to generations, racism has been a problem that plagues the world. It is important for children to understand at an early age that racism should not be tolerated, and that while it most significantly impacts black communities, indigenous populations and other people of color, it is an issue that everyone…

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH!

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH!

We are so excited to share with all our patrons some of the books we have in celebration of Pride Month! Here are some of our favorites, and there are more within our collection. Let’s celebrate this month by reading books that highlight the LGBTQIA+ community and the importance of having their stories shared and…

SUPER SWEET PICTURE BOOKS

SUPER SWEET PICTURE BOOKS

Even though the pandemic is changing a lot of libraries’ plans for programming, here in Homewood Public Library, we are still offering them to our patrons via the internet. Throughout this summer, our children’s librarians are sharing storytime videos for all ages to enjoy! Hurray! This week, join me as I share a story about…

Digital Reader’s Advisory: Fifth Grade

Digital Reader’s Advisory: Fifth Grade

Got the “library blues“? Need some NEW reads to check out for Summer Reading? Miss checking out books and taking them home with? No worries! Your friends at the Children’s Library, created digital…yes, DIGITAL Reader’s Advisories for your children. Each book can be found mainly on Libby (Overdrive) and Hoopla. There are some book suggestions…